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Family Lines Newsletter, September 19, 2010

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**Blue Jeans Sunday**

1,010 Pairs on 10.10.10

 

This year our goal is to collect 1,010 pairs of blue jeans by 10.10.10! Each fall, as the kids go back to school and the weather turns cooler, the Hope Chest has an increased need for blue jeans.  We need jeans of all kinds -- for men, women and children (all sizes) -- new or used. 

 

In addition to collecting blue jeans, October 10 is also a day to wear your blue jeans to worship and then go out to work on various service projects. Our project list is still under construction, but here are the ways to serve thus far.  Sign-up lists are posted in the foyer! 

 

Wear a pair ... Share a pair ... Show you care.

 

•CURE -- sort and fold linens  (need about 20 workers)

•Hope Chest -- fold and pack jeans (need about 20-25 adults)

•Heart to Heart Pregnancy Center -- Clean out and relandscape flower beds and indoor atrium (need 20-25 workers with tools)

•Community Rescue Mission -- prepare and serve a meal         (need about 8-10 workers)

•Children’s Emergency Shelter -- Youth group will take children for an afternoon outing. 

•West-Ark -- Touchup painting on building,  powerwash back of Family Life Center  (need 8-10 men;  tools provided).

•LFC Campus House -- Remove debris in yard and spread load of dirt in preparation for sod  (need 10-12 workers).

   

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**Order of Worship**

 

Worship Leader  -- Brent Evans

Welcome

 

#153 – Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down

#577 – We Bow Down (vs. 1, 2)

#779 – I Love You, Lord

How Great Is Our God (on screen)

#76 – How Great Thou Art (vs. 1, 2)

              

In Christ Alone (on screen)

Table of the Lord

Offering

#474 – Thank You, Lord (vs. 1, 2, 3)

 

Coins for Christ

Children’s Worship

#294 – You’re the One (vs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

 

Message -- Chris Benjamin

Song for Responses

#701 – My Jesus, I Love Thee (vs. 1, 2)

Shepherd’s Prayer

 

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**Welcome, New Members!**

Douglas & Ana Seglem

Carolyn, Eric, Anthony

9932 Wellington Way

Fort Smith, AR 72908

Phone 501-240-6203

 

**Photo Directory News**

Photos are being taken BEFORE and AFTER worship on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Our cutoff date is not far away! Schedule an appointment soon! If you have questions, contact Al Roller.

 

We are also updating basic computer information -- name, address, phone, birthday, etc. You will be asked to fill out a new member information form when you come for your photo appointment. Thanks!

 

**Notes of Thanks**

 

Dear West-Ark Church and Quilters,

Thank you very much for the donation/memorial to the Library in memory of our mother/grandmother, Inez Hatfield. She always valued Biblical scholarship, and I am sure she would approve.

               Debra Hatfield

               Barbara Silverstein & Lisa

 

Dear West-Ark,

Thank you so much for the beautiful peace lily plant.

               The Windlene Ewing Family

 

Dear West-Ark,

Thank you for sending such a beautiful plant. Your generosity and spport with prayers, visits and cards during this difficult time is greatly appreciated.

               In Him,

               Tom Beard Family

 

**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**

• Amy Lowry (daughter-in-law of Jack & Janice) has disc edema in one of her eyes and is waiting for an appointment with a neuro opthamologist.

• John Gardenhire is at home with Warren and Elizabeth.

• Missy Blasdel requests prayers for her friend, Mary Jo Russell, who is having vision problems due to an infection.

• Phillip White is in Sparks Hospital, room 453. He had surgery on 9/15 to remove the hardware from his back due to infection.  The results from the biopsy show the infection has damaged his liver, and he has been placed on the transplant list.

• Troy Risley, Clark’s father, is doing well following surgery on 9/15 to repair a broken ankle.

 

**Bereaved in Prayer**

Our love and sympathy is extended to Jenet Clements in the death of her sister Darlene last week. Her funeral was in El Dorado, AR.

Word has been received of the deaths of two former West-Ark members: Bill Sandlin of Oklahoma City , and Robert Roberts of NW Arkansas. 

 

**Continued Prayers**

Allen Mobley

Ann Cook

Caidan Dockery

Clayton Amos

Eddie Harrell

Gerald & Joy Benjamin

Grace Peters

Harold Gouty

Lela Neal

Margaret Stone

Mary Ann Scholle

Mary Frances Jackson

Phillip White

Ray & Jewell House

Richard Broyles

Sam Jenkins

Steve Dunavin

Wayne Treadway

Wilma Son

 

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**Tutoring Program**

If you are interested in a “feel good” program, this is it. On the first day our “return children” come running in looking for familiar faces and hugs while the newbies are a little shy and scared. By the end of the first tutoring session, at least one child will ask if he could stay longer. We have some of the sweetest, unspoiled, hungry children you have ever met. Jack does a fantastic job of picking our kids.

 

Tutoring starts Oct. 5th from 3:15 to 4:50 PM and continues through April. We meet every Tuesday that school is in session except for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

We need 24 tutors, 12 substitute tutors, many snack providers, 2 full-time van drivers willing to be at the school at 3:00 and then drive the kids home at 4:50 PM and one person to fill in if a driver needs to be off. Also, if we could get someone to set up our tables by 3:00, that would be a blessing.

 

Please consider this work, pray for this work, and then sign-up in the foyer at our table.

Sheila Vaught

 

**JOY Bunch Fun Trip!**

Join us as we travel to Branson, MO on October 8, 2010 to watch superstar Ray Stevens perform in the Welk Theatre. Back for the 50 year celebration of entertainment, Ray Stevens guarantees an evening of family fun and laughter.  Transportation, performance, hotel accommodations, and evening meal for the low, low price of $75 per person based on double occupancy.  Payment must be turned in NO LATER than Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to Winston or Danna Turpin, Genneil Nye, or Lynn Dickey in the church office. First come, first serve basis.

 

**Attention JOY Bunch!!**

Please join us in the FLC (gym) for fellowship and fun on September 18 at 6 PM. Hope to see you there!!

 

**King's Kids**

JUMP! and JUMP, JR! -- Leaping into Real Life Faith

Beginning Sunday Night, September 19, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Ages:  2 years - 4th grade

Check-in location is at the top of the staircase (by the elevators).

 

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**Youth Group // news**

 

Inner City Lunch @ Hope Park – Saturday,  Sept. 18, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM

Although it’s not on our calendar, and we aren’t officially providing transportation, please know that this event is STILL going on and you can join in on this outreach and service project to the homeless of Fort Smith.  Last month, we had over 30 show up to help feed nearly 80 people.  Come be the hands and feet of Jesus this month and EVERY month, whether it’s “on the calendar” or not.

 

WAYG Class – Sunday, September 19, 9:30-10:30 AM

Don’t miss out as we study God’s Word together.  Bring your Bible!

 

Home Devo @ the Huffs – Sunday, September 19

NOTE: This event is DIFFERENT than we’ve done before… 7-9th graders will need to be at the building at 5 PM to catch the vans to the home of Jon & Liz Huff.  That group will return to the building at 7 PM.  The 10-12th graders will need to be at the building at 7 PM to catch the vans BACK to the Huffs’ home.  The second group will return at 9 PM.  Bring $3 to help cover the costs of food, and bring a friend!

 

See You At The Pole – Wednesday, September 22, 7 AM

Join in with a group of dozens, maybe even hundreds of students at each of your schools to pray together for your school, teachers, and other students.  This is a nationwide event… don’t miss out!

 

The Journey – Wednesday, September 22, 7-8 PM

Don’t miss out as we lift our praises to God and share a message from His Word every Wednesday.  Bring a Bible and bring a friend!  Thanks to the Words for coordinating our first monthly meal!  It was a HUGE success!

 

Crosswalk – Saturday, September 25, 7:30 AM - Midnight

We’ll leave at 7:30 AM SHARP to head to the Southside church in Rogers, AR for this event.  You’ll need to eat breakfast before we leave or bring food with you.  You will also need money for a fast food meal on the way home.  Lunch will be provided.  You may want to bring some extra money for other t-shirts, CDs, etc. that may be sold at the conference.

 

Paintball – Sunday, October 3, 1-4 PM

Don’t miss out on this annual event full of fellowship and PAINT!  Look for applications soon and register to go!

 

MOVE Advance – November 19-21, 2010

Make sure you have marked this weekend for one of the BIGGEST and MOST IMPORTANT events for our WAYG… it’s our version of a retreat, except we ADVANCE!  Clint Askins, from the Littleton church in Denver, CO will be our speaker and Andy Spell, from the West Houston church in Houston, TX will be leading worship.  Trust me, you will want to make EVERY EFFORT to be a part of this phenomenal event.   Applications will be out soon!

 

**Happy Birthday**

 

September 19

Walker Allen

Andrew Todd

 

September 20

Callie Loewen

Virginia Mobley

Erin Stobaugh

Wanda Wear

September 21

Pam Watlington

Russell Wieser

 

September 22

Tiffany Blake

Jordan Haworth

Bea McDonald

 

September 23

Catherine Owen

Shirley Webb

 

September 24

Laura Beckham

Annona Burns

 

September 25

Trey Fowlkes

 

**Nursery Workers**

Morning

Flora Johnson

Betty Callicott

Linda Wilson

Amanda Basham

Evening

Sheila Vaught

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**

AM Bible Classes...….... 437   

Sunday AM Attendance. 629

Sunday Night [SNL] ...... 462

 

Contribution………. $20,275

Children’s Homes……. $171

Coins For Christ.............$38

 

Lao Worship

Attendance…………….... 24

Contribution…………..  $232

 

Iglesia de Cristo

Attendance………………   65

Contribution…………… $238

 

Office Phone (479) 452-1240

Fax  (479) 452-5767

office@westarkchurchofchrist.org

www.westark.org

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"Making disciples for Jesus who are eager to serve others."

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